(SMOOTH ROCK FALLS, ON) – An alert on the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system led to several charges, and a 45-day vehicle impound.
On February 29, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrol on Main Street in Smooth Rock Falls, when the ALPR system alerted the officer to a stolen licence plate.
Police conducted a traffic stop on Ross Road, and confirmed that the licence plates were indeed stolen, the vehicle was not insured, and the driver’s licence was suspended under the criminal code, as well as the Highway Traffic Act.
As a result of the investigation, the driver Mitchell COX 31 years of age from Smooth Rock Falls was arrested and charged with the following:
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
- Failure to comply with undertaking
- Failure to comply with probation order
- Driving while under suspension – two counts
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court on March 4, 2024, in Cochrane.
In addition the passenger and vehicle owner, Krystal GOODISON 35 years of age from Smooth Rock Falls was arrested and charged with the following:
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Failure to comply with probation order
- Permit motor vehicle to be operated without insurance
- Fail to apply for permit on becoming the owner
The latter accused was released and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 18, 2024 in Cochrane.
The vehicle was impounded for 45 days, as a result of the driver’s previous suspension under the criminal code.